Applying Decorators to Multiple Functions
Once you understand the basics of Python decorators, you can apply them to multiple functions to enhance their functionality. This can be achieved in several ways.
Applying a Decorator to Multiple Functions Individually
The most straightforward way to apply a decorator to multiple functions is to use the @decorator_function
syntax before each function definition:
def decorator_function(func):
def wrapper(*args, **kwargs):
## Do something before the function is called
result = func(*args, **kwargs)
## Do something after the function is called
return result
return wrapper
@decorator_function
def function1(arg1, arg2):
## Function code
return result
@decorator_function
def function2(arg1, arg2):
## Function code
return result
@decorator_function
def function3(arg1, arg2):
## Function code
return result
In this example, the decorator_function
is applied to function1
, function2
, and function3
individually.
Applying a Decorator to Multiple Functions Using a Loop
Alternatively, you can apply a decorator to multiple functions using a loop:
def decorator_function(func):
def wrapper(*args, **kwargs):
## Do something before the function is called
result = func(*args, **kwargs)
## Do something after the function is called
return result
return wrapper
functions = [function1, function2, function3]
for func in functions:
func = decorator_function(func)
In this example, the decorator_function
is applied to each function in the functions
list.
Applying Multiple Decorators to a Single Function
You can also apply multiple decorators to a single function, with the decorators being applied in a bottom-up fashion:
def decorator1(func):
def wrapper(*args, **kwargs):
## Do something before the function is called
result = func(*args, **kwargs)
## Do something after the function is called
return result
return wrapper
def decorator2(func):
def wrapper(*args, **kwargs):
## Do something before the function is called
result = func(*args, **kwargs)
## Do something after the function is called
return result
return wrapper
@decorator1
@decorator2
def my_function(arg1, arg2):
## Function code
return result
In this example, the my_function
is decorated by both decorator1
and decorator2
, with decorator2
being applied first.
By understanding these techniques, you can effectively apply decorators to multiple functions in your Python code, promoting code reuse and maintainability.